Articles by James Foglio (3882)
The Phoenix Suns have informed Chris Paul that they intend to find a resolution this offseason that suits the 12-time All-Star and the Suns organization, which includes a potential trade or parting ways, per multiple sources. In July 2021, Paul signed a four-year, $120 million contract with Phoenix. Approximately $75,000,000 is fully guaranteed, and Paul’s […]
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone admired the Game 3 outings of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Wednesday night’s 109-94 win over the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals. Jokic and Murray became the first teammates in NBA history to each record a 30-point triple-double in the same game (regular season or playoffs). “I’ve […]
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Hall of Fame guard Jason Kidd are the only two players in NBA history to average a triple-double in the playoffs after 10 or more appearances. Through 18 starts of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, Jokic is averaging 30.5 points, 13.4 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 1.0 steal, and 39.4 minutes […]
One of the latest NBA rumors pertains to the Orlando Magic targeting Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams and Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. when free agency begins this offseason, according to sources. “He is 24, he has proven his chops, on both ends,” an Eastern Conference executive told Sean Deveney of Heavy on Williams. […]
Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers told Brian Custer on Showtime’s “The Last Stand” that Miami is his preferred destination in a hypothetical trade scenario. Other NBA teams Custer mentioned to the seven-time All-Star included the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets. “Miami, obviously,” replied Lillard with a laugh. “Miami is the […]
The Charlotte Hornets are projected to select Alabama freshman forward Brandon Miller No. 2 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, according to sources. Hornets G.M. Mitch Kupchak is working to improve Charlotte’s frontcourt, and the 6-foot-9, 200-pound wing is expected to be a suitable teammate for LaMelo Ball. In 37 starts with Alabama in the […]
Josh Hart declined his $12.96 million player option for the 2023-24 season with the New York Knicks, but the sixth-year guard/forward hopes to re-sign with the team this coming offseason. Hart had until June 24 to decide whether or not to exercise his option. The Villanova product also earned $12.96 million with the Knicks for […]
Miami Heat star Tyler Herro (right hand) has been ruled out for Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets. “I’m told that Game 2 on Sunday looms as a possibility for Tyler Herro,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported last Thursday. “He’ll have a couple more days here to test out that fractured right […]
Miami Heat star Tyler Herro (right hand) was ruled out for Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, but a return for Game 2 is realistic for the 6-foot-5 guard. “I’m told that Game 2 on Sunday looms as a possibility for Tyler Herro,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday. “He’ll […]
The 2023 NBA Finals series opener saw a decrease in viewership compared to last year’s Warriors-Celtics series, but Sunday night’s Game 2 became the highest-rated Nuggets game in the Denver market. Game 2 also posted a 3% increase in viewership from last year’s second NBA Finals game. In Denver, Game 2 averaged a 22.3 rating. […]